To relieve overcrowding and improve effectiveness, many jails use a modern design referred to as the ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
new-generation jail
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The exercise of discretion in one part of the justice system affects
a. just high-ranking officers b. few parts c. all other parts d. primarily serious crimes
Cohesive communities with high levels of social control and social integration and where people develop interpersonal ties are also likely to develop ______.
A. high levels of incivility B. collective efficacy C. mistrust of public social control D. siege mentality
Discuss the three main types of strain-producing events according to Agnew's general strain theory. In this discussion, also explain how Agnew revised Merton's theory.
What will be an ideal response?
The prisoners' rights era of the 1970s gave way to the "due deference" era of today, where courts are more apt to defer to prison officials
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false